Spanish classroom game

Make a set of cards use a word processor, add a table to the document and write out infinitives and conjugations in light grey. Place a set of spoons in the middle of the group there should always be one less than the group.

The purpose of the game is to match up the infinitive with the conjugations and, sneakily, grab a spoon before someone else does.

The students need to be vigilant because if someone else grabs a spoon because of their complete set, the rest of the group can then grab a spoon to be safe, even if they have not completed their set.

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Search Speaking Latino Search this website. Loading Comments The one student per group who can see the board must then describe the vocabulary words without actually saying them. This will force them to venture out of their vocabulary comfort zones and get creative with adjectives!

All set for vocabulary games now? Tic-tac-toe, three in a row! First, have your students pair up. Next, ask each one to draw a tic-tac-toe board with various subjects in the spaces. To play, students will need some kind of reference sheet filled with Spanish verbs. You could whip one up yourself to print and distribute in class, or you could have them use the index of a verb conjugation book or choose from a deck of cards with verbs written on them.

To start taking their turns, have the students choose verbs by pointing to a random one on the give sheet, book index or deck of cards. Each round of the game should focus on a particular verb conjugation. Touch your head! The practical applications of this game make it an optimal one to play in class. During this activity, ask your students to partner up. Distribute maps of cities and ask your students to take turns leading each other to destinations on the maps.

The partner being guided must listen carefully and make their way to the intended destination on the map. What goes on these cards? The first half might be infinitive verbs, and the second half might be conjugated versions of these verbs. Using masking tape, make a line on the floor and place numbers from 1 to 5 in a line. Have two students stand on either side of number 1 facing each other.

Show a flashcard. If both students identify it at the same time they both get to move to the next number. The student who gets to number 5 first wins the game.

Divide the class into two teams to make it more fun you could name the groups by using names of Spanish speaking countries. Each group will get the score on the opposite side of the field. If both teams answer the questions at the same time they both get points.

Have the class sit in a circle. Place pictures or objects of the unit of study around the circle. Have the class be in a circle. Place a line of picture cards or objects in the middle. Pick two students from the class and have them face to face on either side of a particular card. The teacher or another student calls out some of the vocabulary placed on the line. The two students have to jump to find the card. Non-Competitive variation:. Have one student jumping around the line.

When you or a student calls out the name of an object, they find their place on the line. Have fun playing in Spanish! TracyLyn Smith on September 7, at am. I was looking for blogs on using technology in the Spanish classroom when I ran across this post. Elizabeth Bertels on September 7, at pm. I love these ideas!!! Fun for Spanish Teachers on September 8, at am.

I am glad you like them! TracyLyn Smith on September 9, at am. Gretchen on September 24, at pm. Fun for Spanish Teachers on September 24, at pm. Anonymous on April 26, at pm. Awesome ideas!!! Thank you!!

Camila Cox on June 27, at pm. These ideas are awesome.. I have a question though…. Sheana Siegel on August 26, at pm. Total Physical Response This is where they physically act out the commands, or vocabulary, or whatever topic you are presenting.

S Warren on September 1, at pm. To play: Students take turns pulling one stick out of the cup at a time. You could have them do a variety of tasks. They could read the work. More advanced Spanish students could use the word in a sentence or use it in an example.

To play: Write the words, questions, verbs, etc. To play: Instruct kids what words to write on the boards, this could be used for vocab review, verbs, or even math problems. Matamoscas Fly swatter game Put vocabulary words or pictures on index cards. Lay them on the floor and say the vocabulary word in Spanish or English or read a sentence a verb would fit into.

You will need two flyswatters. Two students or teams play at a time.